Looking Into Solar Backup
So, I have been looking into solar backup systems for several low voltage pieces of equipment. I’ve been looking into this now for probably about a year. Of course, I’ve done nothing about it partly due to cost, and partly due to the fact that I have to retrofit some items with lower voltage bulbs, […]
Lessons in Preserving Meats and Poultry
This past labor day weekend, a buddy and I went camping. Not like real camping, however, in the woods with no facilities, and no one around for miles, but to a piece of property his family owns that he will likely use as a Bug Out Location. It has a 5th Wheel on it, as […]
What Odd Places Have You Purchased Preps
So, what are some of the odd places you have purchased preps in the past. Just curious. I am on a weird place kick, as there is another post coming that follows up from the Auto Parts Store post the other day… Post the odd and weird places you have purchased preps in the past […]
Auto Parts Stores for Preps or Last Minute Preps if the SHTF
Friday, as I was in the Strauss Auto Parts Store while they were changing my oil, rotating my tires, and replacing my air filter. It occurred to me that the auto parts / supply store is a veritable candy store of preps for your home, Bug Out Location, car. While every one is running to […]
Five Minute Bug Out at Survival Spot Blog
Today, I came across a video at the Survival Spot Blog entitled “Five Minute Bug Out.” You can check out the video below. I may actually try this exercise in the coming week or two. I may set up a poll as to what type of scenario to be in. The poll will let you […]
One Suburban Apartment Preppers Plan
Taken from a survival forum and copied to a word document late last year for my own review going forward: Now some people live in apartments like myself, I figured we needed a thread for suggestions for folks like myself. I’m pretty creative and have some ideas that I will be enacting soon if not […]
Forgotten Preps That May Make a Difference.
We all look at lists online of the basics to prep. We all prep what we and our families will eat and consume. But what about those things that we might forget about? The ancillary items we pick up occasionally at the convenient store or the pharmacy? I am compiling a list of those things […]
Apartment Prepping for Fall and Winter
Well, the end of August is coming, and the weather is starting to change a bit; evenings are getting cooler, and days are starting to get a bit shorter. This to me is a clear sign of a few things. One, some of my Bug Out Bag contents need to be rotated out soon with […]
The New Free Suburban Survival Blog Classifieds Online!
Well, everyone, in an attempt to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for, The Suburban Survival Blog has launched our own Survival Classifieds section where you can post what it is you are looking to sell, and where those of you (us) are looking to buy can browse and do […]
National Preparedness Month is September
Check it. So I don’t know how relevant this is to the readers of this blog, but maybe the information can be used to spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors. National Preparedness Month is September. Ready.gov says that National Preparedness Month is “designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for […]